Last year, the Jets traded the 26th and 230th picks (combined value according to the Draft Pick Value Chart: 702.4 points ) in the draft to the Raiders for Doug Jolley and the 47th, 182nd, and 185th picks (combined value: 478 points). The difference, 224.4 points, is right about the value of pick #73, the ninth selection in the third round. Today, the Jets traded Jolley to Tampa Bay for an undisclosed draft pick. Let's just say that "undisclosed" doesn't normally mean something better than the ninth selection of the third round.

Look at that, Jason Whitlock writes a really creepy column about his best bud, Jeff George. Nope, didn't see that coming. Arguably the weirdest, most uncomfortable section includes these nuggets: "There's no reason Jeff George can't be a backup quarterback for the next couple of years.

By most accounts, this is a win-win for both sides. The Steelers lock up a running back just entering his prime, and Willie Parker signs a contract that pays him handsomely, but probably a few dollars short of what he could've earned in free agency with another solid season.

Okay, this list must be in random order because I don't get some of these rankings. Specifically, the poor chap at No. 10. It goes without saying, but I'll repeat it anyway: Somebody will pay for this, probably in the form of decapitation.

To go along with their agreement to broadcast Sunday Night Football, NBC Sports has redesigned and expanded its website. In the football realm, at least, they are attempting to compete with ESPN, SI, FOX, and CBS Sportsline. Now, while nobody should ever get the wrong impression -- FOXSports.com is by far the best NFL website out there, that Ned Macey guy is very interesting and that Mike Tanier guy is always funny -- NBC did make a nice move by hiring Tom Curran away from the Providence Journal-Bulletin to be their lead NFL writer.

This has to be some kind of record. The Washington Redskins, in desperate need of punting help, signed Eddie Johnson to compete with Derrick Frost. After a morning workout, Johnson complained of a sore leg and the Redskins promptly cut him. I know what you're thinking -- I'm thinking the same thing: ROBO-PUNTER! ROBO-PUNTER! ROBO-PUNTER! Dan Snyder's got the money, so what's the hold up? And if you don't like that idea, how about putting Tom Cruise back there? Who wouldn't want to see that? (free registration/bugmenot required)

I don't know if this will have any real effect on wins and losses, but Chad Pennington re-wins the starting job in New York. Also worth noting: Curtis Martin will start the year on the PUP list while Kevan Barlow, Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston share the carries.